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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Old Tallow's dog NOT do to Omakayas?

2. Which animal spirit comes to Omakayas in a dream?

3. Who kills One Horn in order to feed the family?

4. Omakayas rises from her depression when _______________ visits.

5. What is Deyday's favorite food?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Omakayas help pinch when he burns himself with boiling syrup?

2. What skill does Ten Snow have and what item does she make for her husband Fishtail?

3. How are things looking up for the family as winter ends?

4. What does Omakayas witness as she comes to after being knocked unconscious by Tallow's dog?

5. Explain how Deydey acts on a dream that Nokomis has about One Horn.

6. What is Nokomis' advice to Omakayas regarding the bears?

7. Which two characters die as a result of the smallpox outbreak?

8. Describe Omakayas' preparation and attempts at her spiritual quest?

9. What happens to Omakayas after the smallpox deaths, and who is the one who is able to help her?

10. How does the author explore the themes of the relationship between humans and nature and Omakayas' journey of transformation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the symbolism of the smallpox epidemic that infiltrates the village. What does it represent for the Ojibwa Indians? What does the smallpox really represent in the story?

Essay Topic 2

THE BIRCHBARK HOUSE is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mama. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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